Head Athletic Trainer - Higher Ed. plans and directs the athletic training program. Oversees the training room and supervises a team of physical therapists. Being a Head Athletic Trainer - Higher Ed. coordinates medical coverage at sporting events. Requires a master's degree. Additionally, Head Athletic Trainer - Higher Ed. requires Athletic Trainer Certification. Typically reports to a head of a unit/department. The Head Athletic Trainer - Higher Ed. manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be a Head Athletic Trainer - Higher Ed. typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 - 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Buena Vista University is seeking a Director of Sports Medicine/Head Athletic Trainer responsible for the overall management of athletic training room operations with oversight of sports medicine coverage for 21 varsity sports, including emerging sports of Women’s Wrestling and STUNT. Responsibilities include coordinating the care, prevention, and treatment of athletic injuries for student-athletes. Arrange for injury and illness treatment by team physicians and other medical personnel as necessary. Maintain complete, accurate, and detailed medical records and work with the secondary insurance company. Supervise three full-time associate/assistant athletic trainers and any student interns. Coordinate and schedule clinical assignments; practice, contest, and general athletic training room coverage. Sports assignments are flexible per preference.
This is a full-time position with 8 weeks of agreed-upon time off. $2,000 signing bonus. NATA membership and state licensure expenses are covered and a stipend for CEU’s is provided.
Buena Vista University’s main 60-acre campus is located on the shores of beautiful Storm Lake, a 3,200-acre natural lake located in northwest Iowa. One of Iowa's premier vacation spots, it hosts an array of retail shopping, dining, and professional services, and a vibrant arts and multicultural environment. Storm Lake has an active and energetic business community, with a healthy mixture ranging from small businesses to multinational food processing and agribusinesses. Most importantly, Storm Lake residents enjoy a relatively low cost of living and a high quality of life. Storm Lake is in optimal proximity to many popular Midwest cities.
Primary Responsibilities:
Supervision: Determine own work assignments where a definite objective has been set up. Work assignments require using a wide range of procedures. Academic functions ultimately report to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Dean of the Faculty and Athletic functions report to the Vice President for Enrollment Management.
Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree required, Master’s degree preferred. BOC certification required must be eligible to file for Iowa licensure and must hold and maintain current CPR/First Aid/AED Certification. 3 years of athletic training experience is required, 5 years of athletic training is preferred.
Buena Vista University is an EOE/ADA/Smoke-Free Employer and especially welcomes applications from individuals who will contribute to any aspect of the university’s diversity. A background check will be conducted on the final candidate.